How this product aligns with the EYLF

Supporting play-based learning and inquiry
The Translucent Colour Paddle Set encourages children to engage in hands-on exploration of colours and light. Through play, children can experiment with colour mixing and observe the effects of layering paddles, fostering curiosity and inquiry about their environment.

Developing early STEM and problem-solving skills
This product supports children in developing foundational STEM skills as they investigate colour combinations and patterns. By manipulating the paddles, children can engage in problem-solving as they predict and test outcomes, enhancing their understanding of visual concepts.

Relevant EYLF Outcomes
Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners.
Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.

Classroom, Play Activity & Provocation Ideas

Classroom & Learning Area Ideas
Set up a light table where children can explore the paddles, observing how different colours interact with light and each other.
Create a colour mixing station where children can use the paddles alongside transparent containers filled with water to experiment with blending colours.

Play-Based Activity Ideas
Encourage children to create shadow art by placing the paddles in front of a light source and tracing their shapes on paper.
Organise a colour scavenger hunt where children find objects that match the colours of the paddles, promoting language development as they describe their findings.

Provocation Ideas
Introduce the paddles during a storytelling session, using them to represent characters or elements of the story, enhancing engagement and imagination.
Present a challenge for children to create a colour wheel using the paddles, fostering collaboration and discussion as they work together to achieve the task.